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Is Hinduism based on monotheism or polytheism?
Hinduism is polytheistic - many gods.
Should Hinduism be seen as a form of monotheism because of its belief in brahman?
We speak of monotheism when a religion only has one single god. Hinduism recognizes several gods. Even if one of those gods is considered the principal god, we still call it polytheism, not monotheism.
What system is followed in Hindu?
Hinduism follows monotheism system. Hinduism believe in one Supreme God & Incarnation (avatāra) theory.
Do Hindus practice monotheism or polytheism?
Hinduism is the major religion in India. It actually has many gods and goddesses so it is polytheism. However, India has also religion called Buddhism and it's monotheism.
What relion is Hinduism?
Polytheism ================ It is a mixture of monotheism, polytheism, and pantheism. Certain denomiations of HInduism believe in monotheism. Certain believe in polytheism. And certain pantheism. However, most Hindus believe in one Supreme God and that is Maha-Vishnu. --Ajay
The Hindu belief system is an example of?
Hinduism is an example of monism. Many believe that Hinduism is polytheistic, but the reality is that Hindus believe that there are many interpretations of one, ultimate reality. Hinduism has all the kinds of 'isms' that you would find in Wikipedia. Monism, Monotheism, kenotheism, pantheism, panentheism, polytheism, as well as atheism.
What is the first major monotheistic religion Hinduism Judaism Christianity or Islam?
Some believe it to be Hinduism - circa 4,000 to 10,000 BC. While Hinduism is the first major religion, there is a historical debate as to whether Judaism or Zoroastrianism is the first monotheistic religion. The debate centers both over age (since Zoroastrianism was founded after Judean Kingdoms existed but before the Babylonian Exile when much of Jewish belief was documented) and over the definition of monotheism (since the powers of the Zoroastrian demon "Angra Mainyu" may be sufficient for Zoroastrianism to be considered a henotheism, not a monotheism).
Who were the first people to accept monotheism and their prophets denounced evil and injustice?
The Jews; although what is known as Hinduism could also qualify (Hindus believe in a supreme God although they have many gods).
Which Hindu caste do Lingayats belong to?
Lingayatism is an independent religion and not a caste or sect within Hinduism. Lingatyatism rejects almost every aspect of Hinduism such as caste system, temples, priestly class, the six impurities of Hinduism, and purification by rituals, karma, rebirth etc, and as such cannot be referred to as a caste within Hinduism.It is a distinct Shaivite denomination within Hinduism in India. It makes several departures from mainstream Hinduism and propounds monotheism. It was established by Basavanna in the 12th Century, who was a social reformer and a great humanitarian. He introduced the system of wearing of Shivalinga upon one's body.
What was the monotheism religious?
Monotheism is the worship of only one god, as opposed to religions like Hinduism or Greek who worshiped multiple gods. Judaism is the base religion of Christianity and Muslim/Islam (I'm not sure the proper name) Hope I helped :)
Where did monotheism?
Your question is incomplete. Monotheism means belief in only one god (ex: Christianity) while polytheism means belief in more than one god (ex: ancient Greek).ANSWER 2:Assuming the question to be Where did monotheism begin?...All of the world's major religions began in the East. Hinduism, the oldest known religion (since the written word), began in India and is the first recognized religion to teach of a lone Creator God (Vishnu).
What do Monotheism believe in?
Monotheism is the belief of one god.
